I’m here to show you two of the most recent bags I’ve assembled as gifts.
My favorite part of them – the exterior is a fun yellow tablecloth and the interior is a vintage sheet – both from Goodwill. So, they are totally being recycled for this new purpose. I knew I had scored when I found them. I’ve been saving them to make something special.
The first bag is a smaller purse-type bag for my mom’s birthday. Her favorite color is yellow, so I knew this would be perfect.
I added a few pockets inside for her cell phone and keys .
And then I put together a flower for the outside.
The second bag was a bit larger for Miss Effie.
And I added a different type of flower.
They both turned out to be floppy, summery, cheery and eco-friendly bags. I hope both the birthday girls liked them.
I kinda adore them. And, now I’m thinking I may need one, too.
What do you think?
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Emily says
Oh, I love the flower embellishments. And the cheery yellow! I am apparently WAY behind on blog reading, how did this happen?
Stephanie@cre8tive says
Simply beautiful! I can’t believe you found those pretty fabrics at a thrift store. I never see nice fabric or table cloths like that, good job!
Lauren says
umm I want one!
Misty-Ann says
OMG I LUV the second one!!! Great job!
Leigh says
The ruffles are so fun! I can’t ever find anything decent at my goodwill.
Kelli says
I think this is adorable, especially since my favorite color is yellow as well. I love the pockets on the inside.
Jenny @ Anything Pretty says
You definitely need one…these are so cute and fun!
Oonafey says
Ya know what? You’re a genius. Simple fact. I know must make my mother a purse for her b-day. Oh, and my niece probably needs one too. And a pencil roll! Hey, maybe you should head back to the Lou and do it for me… I’m tired just thinking about it.
Amanda Sevall says
So cute! And bright and happy! Love them!! Lucky birthday girls!! 🙂
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
I am in looooove!!!!!
Mrs. Chic says
I think they a re super cute – I love the pretty print in the inside. I agree the perfect summer bag
Mrs. Adventure says
WOW you alway impress me with your talents!
Ally says
A-dorable. I do love ruffles and that fabric is so cute! Well done!
Leigh @ Kesler Expressler says
Super cute- I love those ruffles.
Jen@Notes From the Heartland says
I didn’t realize you had upcycled your bags!! I LOVE that sheet fabric….what an awesome find. I also adore the ruffles and flowers….very SUMMER! 🙂
The Brick Cottage says
I love these! From the color combination to the re-purposing and especially to the flowers!
Mrs. 5C says
Oh! The pleats! The colors! Be still my heart!!!